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Automotive Mechanic for R&D Testing

On-site in El Vendrell·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

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Adecco España

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Our summary

Salary: €25,600 a year
About €1,690 a month after tax.
Hours: Monday to Friday
Work mode: On-site, El Vendrell
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Driving licence: Category B, own vehicle

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are not necessarily looking for someone who already comes from the testing world. If you have training in Automotive, have worked or completed internships in a workshop, and have a good mechanical foundation, we want to meet you.

Vocational Training (CFGM) or, preferably, Higher Vocational Training (CFGS) in Automotive.
Experience or internships in a workshop, mechanics, or automotive. Dual Vocational Training experience is highly valued.
Technical English.
B driving license.
Own vehicle to reach the facilities.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary of €25,600 gross per year.

Schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Initial 6-month contract directly with the company.

The project has a fixed duration, but if your performance is positive, they may count on you for other projects.

Transport allowance based on distance per in-person day.

Free parking.

Partially subsidized canteen.

Wellness platform.

Language training and streaming educational content.

And one important aspect: you will enter an authentic automotive R&D environment, where confidentiality is part of daily life. Access with personal mobile phones, cameras, or recording devices is restricted.

If you already have experience in automotive and want to take it to a much more technological environment, moving from conventional maintenance to vehicle testing and development, we want to meet you.

The role

At Adecco Selección, we are looking for an Automotive Mechanic who wants to take a different step in their career and enter the world of vehicle testing and trials.

You will join a multinational international leader in engineering and automotive, with more than 3,300 professionals and a wide international presence, specializing in the development, testing, validation, and homologation of vehicles for some of the sector's main manufacturers.

You will work from their facilities in Santa Oliva (Tarragona), in an R&D environment with test tracks and specialized facilities for vehicle testing.

What you'll do

You will be part of the Thermal Management area, preparing vehicles before performing different tests.

You will prepare and instrument vehicles.
You will work on engine cooling and HVAC systems.
You will install data acquisition systems.
You will perform tasks involving quick mechanics, assembly and disassembly of components, and wiring.
You will prepare vehicles for tests on tracks and in climate facilities.
You will participate in tests and, during your initial period, you may accompany the team as a co-pilot.
You will complete the corresponding Safety Check after manipulations or changes made to the vehicle.
You will provide support in the application of countermeasures.

Hiring process

1 interview

Adecco does NOT charge or pay any fee for registering for or taking part in its recruitment processes.
The published stages only go as far as shortlisting; Adecco does not detail the later interviews or timescales, which depend on the client company.

About Adecco España

Adecco España is the Spanish subsidiary of The Adecco Group, the world's largest staffing and recruitment company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Adecco operates in over 60 countries and provides workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and technology. In Spain, Adecco is one of the leading employment agencies, connecting thousands of workers with temporary and permanent positions across the country, from warehouse and industrial roles to administrative and customer service positions.

Adecco's Spain presence is extensive, with offices in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, among others. The company is known for its strong focus on workforce flexibility and career development, offering training and upskilling opportunities. For international professionals, Adecco Spain provides a gateway to the Spanish job market, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in customer service and technical positions. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on matching candidates to the right opportunities.